I work as an engineer at a manufacturing firm. We have locations
worldwide with thousands of employees. The oldest person I've worked
with was in his early 60s. The youngest person I've worked with was 19.
The culture is more conservative, which is pretty par for course with
engineers, and is mostly men, which again is pretty par for course. I
haven't been there long and I intend to bring my fire to update their
processes and hopefully along the way, turn a few people on to some more
modern ways of thinking.

Aside from humans, it would have to be sharks and alligators or
crocodiles. Though we have evolved large brains and have learned how to
manipulate our world, these creatures are almost unchanged since the
time of the dinosaurs. They are almost perfect hunters and for the most
part, apex predators.

If you are ever walking through the wilds of southeast Asia or on the
coast, be very careful when walking near or in the water. These
creatures thrive in these habitats.

I think it really depends on the situation and what the parents are
attempting to accomplish.

For students, it doesn't make a lot of sense as the ability to focus on
studies and perform well leads to internships, which lead to better job
offers, which leads to more money in the family.

As for graduates, it can make economic sense for the people to live with
their parents without paying rent. I speak from personal experience; I
graduated from college the first time with a useless degree, tens of
thousands of dollars in debt, in middle of the worst recession since the
Great Depression. Even when I found full time work a year later, moving
out was still out of the question. I offered to pay something, but in
their words, their combined income was 4x my own, and that I should
focus on getting my debts down ASAP. I don't think my situation was
typical and I count my lucky stars for that.

Now, if the question is should the children contribute to the household,
the answer is absolutely yes. Grocery runs, gas runs, yard work,
maintaining the house hold, laundry, home repair, and car repair are all
things people can do while looking for work.

I am moving to a new place in the next month and I have mixed feelings
about the whole affair. On one hand, I love new places and new
experiences. This new place is also bigger than my current residence, so
I’m really looking forward to that.

That being said, I don’t relish all the legwork that comes with
moving: new lease, new renter’s insurance policy, packing boxes,
getting a truck, the actual move, etc.

Do you like moving? Do you not like moving? What are your thoughts on
the whole?

I'm one of those who attempts to get it done as soon as my W-2 comes
out. I normally get a refund and this year, I'll be looking into ways to
reduce my withholding. If I'm getting a refund anyway, why not have the
taxes in hand?

My taxes were not high last year as I was a student. Even now that I'm
working full time, I'm putting away into a 401k, will begin contributing
to an IRA, and will be paying down my student loans, all of which will
reduce my taxable income. 2 or 3 years from now, I'll probably buy a
house, and have more money in my pocket. If I can swing it, I'll try for
the stock market, and if it doesn't work out, I'll write off the losses.

The tax code may be ridiculous and complex, but there is plenty of
opportunity to pay less than the "standard" rate.

Hbee: There are a couple of avenues you could explore when it comes to
taxes depending on your situation. Generally, I do my taxes via
TurboTax. For most workplaces, you can import your W-2(s) and they'll
find your deductions. If you have investments, contract work, own land,
foreign accounts, etc., you can use this software. However, the more
complex your situation, the more likely you're going to want at least a
financial advisor, if not a full accountant. This will also depend on
your income as accountants do cost more.

It's all about what makes the most financial sense for you. Good luck!

It depends on the clothing. I generally wear my shirts, slacks, and
jeans at least 4 times before putting them in the wash. On the other
hand, socks, undershirts, and underwear are one and done. I could be
better about towels and linens, but I don't have an washer and dryer in
my apartment and going out to do it is a hassle.

The trick is to write something that elicits a response, to write often,
and to create as much original content as possible. People online are
the same in real life and want to read things that they find interesting
or feel are important. Maximize the number of posts you make and
maximize the number of people you engage with. All of this should help
you climb the ranks.

I think that depends on the person, what social media they use, and why
they use it. I'm on Facebook and LinkedIn, but only post things on my
Facebook once every couple months. As for LinkedIn, I'll post or forward
articles that are interesting or useful in my profession. Both are form
of promotion with the expectation that people are going to look at what
I'm posting and think a certain way about me.

I think it turns into self-obsession when the expectations on popularity
become much bigger than are realistic given the content or the platform,
or if the desire for attention is the sole reason for doing so. I
promote myself because I want to offer a different point of view or
because I want to use it to drive other parts of my life (e.g. better
job prospects and career growth).

I fold my laundry immediately after pulling it out of the dryer. The
office I work in has a business casual dress code, so having everything
looking good and not wrinkled is key. Also, I generally don't do laundry
during the week, so it lets me take stock of what I have and plan for
when I run out. Plus and in general, having a clean and neat appearance
can do wonders for a career when the competition is tight.